Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara (ZAMSUT), has released its approved 2026 undergraduate registration fee schedule.
The schedule covers fresh students, returning students, and Direct Entry (DE) students, with different fees for Zamfara State indigenes and non-indigenes.
ZSU Registration Fees 2026
The approved 2026 schedule shows that the amount payable depends on the student’s program, state of origin, and admission status.
| Programme | State Indigene Fresh | State Indigene Returning | Non-Indigene Fresh | Non-Indigene Returning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. Arabic | ₦61,800 | ₦53,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦87,600 |
| B.A. English | ₦61,800 | ₦53,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦87,600 |
| B.A. Mass Communication | ₦61,800 | ₦53,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦87,600 |
| B.A. History | ₦61,800 | ₦53,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦87,600 |
| B.A. Islamic Studies | ₦61,800 | ₦53,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦87,600 |
| B.Sc. Accounting | ₦69,800 | ₦57,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦95,600 |
| B.Sc. Economics | ₦61,800 | ₦53,800 | ₦103,600 | ₦87,600 |
| B.Sc. Biochemistry | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Biology | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Chemistry | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Physics | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Computer Science | ₦72,800 | ₦64,800 | ₦125,600 | ₦109,600 |
| B.Sc. Mathematics | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Statistics | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Geology | ₦72,800 | ₦64,800 | ₦125,600 | ₦109,600 |
| B.Sc. Electronics | ₦64,800 | ₦56,800 | ₦109,600 | ₦93,600 |
| B.Sc. Nursing Science | ₦84,800 | ₦73,450 | ₦149,600 | ₦126,900 |
| B.Sc. Human Nutrition | ₦84,800 | ₦73,450 | ₦149,600 | ₦126,900 |
| B.Sc. Public Health | ₦84,800 | ₦73,450 | ₦149,600 | ₦126,900 |
| B.Sc. Physiotherapy | ₦84,800 | ₦73,450 | ₦149,600 | ₦126,900 |
The published schedule also contains Education programs, with fees generally following the corresponding Arts or Science program categories.
ZSU Direct Entry Registration Fees
The approved schedule also includes Direct Entry students. For most listed programs, the Direct Entry fee matches the fresh-student fee for that category.
For example, B.Sc. Computer Science has a Direct Entry fee of ₦72,800 for state indigenes and ₦125,600 for non-state indigenes. Nursing Science, Human Nutrition, Public Health and Physiotherapy have DE fees of ₦84,800 for state indigenes and ₦149,600 for non-state indigenes.
ZSU Registration Fees for Science Courses
The published schedule places several science programs in the following fee categories:
- Biochemistry: ₦64,800 (fresh) and ₦56,800 (returning) for state indigenes.
- Biology: ₦64,800 (fresh) and ₦56,800 (returning) for state indigenes.
- Chemistry: ₦64,800 for fresh candidates and ₦56,800 for returning candidates for state indigenes.
- Physics: ₦64,800 for fresh candidates and ₦56,800 for returning candidates for state indigenes.
- Mathematics: ₦64,800 for fresh candidates and ₦56,800 for returning candidates for state indigenes.
- Statistics: ₦64,800 for fresh candidates and ₦56,800 for returning candidates for state indigenes.
- Computer Science: ₦72,800 for fresh candidates and ₦64,800 for returning state indigenes.
- Geology: ₦72,800 for fresh students and ₦64,800 for returning students for state indigenes.
For non-state indigenes, the corresponding amounts are higher.
ZSU Registration Fees for Health Science Courses
Health-related programs have some of the highest registration fees in the published schedule.
For B.Sc. Nursing Science, Human Nutrition, Public Health and Physiotherapy, the listed fees are:
| Category | Fresh | Returning | Direct Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Indigene | ₦84,800 | ₦73,450 | ₦84,800 |
| Non-State Indigene | ₦149,600 | ₦126,900 | ₦149,600 |
These figures are from the 2025/2026 approved schedule.
How Much Is ZSU School Fees for Non-Indigenes?
For 2026, non-state indigenes generally pay more than Zamfara State indigenes. Depending on the course, fresh non-indigene registration fees range from about ₦103,600 to ₦149,600, while returning-student fees range from about ₦87,600 to ₦126,900 among the programs listed in the schedule.
How to Pay ZSU Registration Fees
Students should use the university’s approved payment process rather than paying through unofficial agents. The university’s 2026 registration guidelines instructed students to generate a Remita invoice through the student portal and pay through the approved channels. After payment, students had to verify it on the portal before proceeding with registration.
The general process is:
- Log in to the ZAMSUT student portal.
- Navigate to the payment section.
- Generate the required Remita invoice.
- Make payment through the approved channel.
- Keep the payment receipt.
- Return to the portal and verify the payment.
- Proceed with the remaining registration requirements.
Is ZSU Registration Fee the Same for All Courses?
No. ZAMSUT registration fees differ by program.
The approved schedule varies according to:
- Program of study.
- State indigene status.
- Student status.
- Whether the student is a fresh, returning, or Direct Entry student.
For instance, the published fresh-student fee for state indigenes is ₦61,800 for B.A. English but ₦72,800 for B.Sc. Computer Science and ₦84,800 for B.Sc. Nursing Science.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZSU Registration Fees 2026
How much is the ZSU registration fee?
The published ZAMSUT registration fee varies by program and student category. For example, state-indigene fresh students pay ₦61,800 for B.A. English, while Nursing Science is ₦84,800.
How much is ZSU school fees for freshers?
For the published 2026 schedule, fresh-student fees vary from ₦61,800 for some programs to ₦84,800 for listed health programs among state indigenes. Non-state indigenes pay higher amounts, depending on the course.
How much is ZSU school fees for returning students?
Returning-student fees depend on the program and indigene status. For example, returning state indigenes in B.A. English pay ₦53,800, while B.Sc. Nursing Science is listed at ₦73,450.
How much is ZSU Nursing Science school fees?
For the published 2026 schedule, B.Sc. Nursing Science is ₦84,800 for fresh state indigenes and ₦149,600 for fresh non-state indigenes. Returning students pay ₦73,450 and ₦126,900 respectively.
Does ZSU charge different fees for indigenes and non-indigenes?
Yes. The approved schedule provides separate amounts for state indigenes and non-state indigenes.
Is ZSU registration fee refundable?
Students should confirm the university’s current refund policy before making payment. Do not assume you can get a refund after payment has been processed.
When will ZSU release the 2026/2027 fees?
Available sources could not confirm a specific release date for the 2026/2027 undergraduate registration-fee schedule. Students should wait for an official ZAMSUT announcement rather than relying on unofficial fee figures.
Conclusion
The Zamfara State University (ZSU/ZAMSUT) approved registration fees currently verifiable are for the 2025/2026 academic session, although they are often referred to online as the “ZSU Registration Fees 2026.” Fees vary by program, indigene status, and student category, with the schedule covering fresh, returning, and Direct Entry students.
For anyone preparing for ZAMSUT 2026/2027, it is safer to wait for the university’s confirmed 2026/2027 schedule before making payment. This will help you avoid using an outdated amount or paying money to an unofficial account.

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